Instant chemistry between Kaapo Kakko and Matty Beniers has generated some cautious optimism for the Kraken, with both enjoying productive stretches.

Seattle (19-23-3) reached Tuesday’s final period in Pittsburgh down a single goal in front of goaltender Joey Daccord (31 saves). A pair of Kraken conversions 50 seconds apart from defenseman Jamie Oleksiak and winger Eeli Tolvanen gave them a narrow lead, then Kaapo Kakko added an empty-netter for a 4-2 victory against the Penguins.

The snow made it challenging for a lot of Pittsburgh Penguins fans to make it to PPG Paints Arena Tuesday evening. The lucky ones didn’t. The people who did reach the arena watched the Penguins squander yet another third-period lead and fall to Seattle,

Trailing by a goal to the Penguins entering the third period, the Kraken got a pair of scores 50 seconds apart and secured another comeback win.

There are multiple Kraken personnel with ties to Pittsburgh, including the team’s general manager and coach both connected to glory postseasons. But it was two-time Penguin and now Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak who revived the Kraken offensive attack Tuesday night in this snowy town,

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He'll likely fill a bottom-six role after the Rangers' earlier trade of Kaapo Kakko ... Also: Seattle Kraken captain Jordan Eberle had surgery on his pelvis and will be out at last three months.

Seattle Kraken right-winger Kaapo Kakko is starting to find his groove with his new team. Kakko was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the New York Rangers, but he never ...

It’s safe to say that a fresh start has benefited Kaapo Kakko. The New York Rangers traded Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Dec. 18 and he has taken off ever since. In 10 games with the Kraken ...

Kakko scored an empty-net goal and added 10 PIM in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Penguins. Kakko scored an empty-netter and received a misconduct penalty for abuse of officials late in the third period.

THROUGH GAMES OF SATURDAY, JAN. 18, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers signed veteran defenseman John Klingberg for the rest of the season. Follow this tracker for the latest NHL news.